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“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down，and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a "global-positioning" something or other that's supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids! The people at the store weren't much help. They couldn't understand why someone wouldn't want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive ... and the contract (合同)lasted for two years! I'd almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch --- with a phone I can actually use. ”

Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订)! Unlike other cell phones，Jitterbug has plans that make sense. Why should I pay for minutes I'm never going to use? And if I do talk more than I plan, I won't find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone. Best of all, there is no contract to sign—so I'm not locked in for years at a time. The US-based customer service is second to none. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.

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Call now and receive a FREE gift when you order. Try Jitterbug for 30 days and if you don't love it, just return it!  Why wait, the Jitterbug comes ready to use right out of the box. If you aren't as happy with it as I am, you can return it and get your money back. Call now, the Jitterbug product experts are ready to answer your questions. Call 1-888-809-8794 or visit www. jitterbugdirect.com.

28. What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?

A. Being stuck by the highway.

B. Being urged by his grandkids.

C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.

D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy.

29. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ____.

A. $3.75    B. $4.99   C. $14. 99   D. $19.99

30. An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is _____.

A. its discount price with a free gift

B. its reasonable rate plans without a contract

C. its “global-positioning” system with 911 access

D. its good customer service all over the world

31. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. tell a customer's story of Jitterbug  B. provide two ways to order Jitterbug

C. give a brief introduction of Jitterbug D. attract potential customers to Jitterbug

D

Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元)in our brains.

Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions，they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.

Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains，but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages，and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).

Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.

Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动).Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you'll understand why.

32. Mirror neurons can explain _____.

A. why we cry when we are hurt

B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold

C. why we smile when we see someone else smile

D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late

33. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “____”.

A. set off   B. cut off    C. built up   D. broken up

34. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____.

A. relate to human behavior and interaction

B. control human physical actions and feelings

C. result in bad behavior and social disorders

D. determine our knowledge and language abilities

35. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Ways to find mirror neurons.    B. Problems of mirror neurons.

C. Existence of mirror neurons.    D. Functions of mirror neurons.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意：此题答案涂在答题卡上。1、如果所选择的答案为A、B、C或D，直接涂该题所对应的位置;2、如果所选择的答案为E，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和B; 3、如果所选择的答案为F，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和C; 4、如果所选择的答案为G，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和D。)

It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it.You just waste your valuable time. 36   One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.

Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you.I'm just looking."? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it.But suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you.I want a pair of sun glasses." She says, "Right this way, please."

37   If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that—nothing.But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying "to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and "to find out how".

38    Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about America".Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better.

39  At least two important processes go on at the same time.As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately.But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read.You have a kind of mental conversation with the author.

This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes.40    One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions.Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own personal reactions.Another part of critical reading is judging sources.Still another part is drawing accurate inferences.

A.Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.

B.It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.

C.You remember better when you know what you' re reading.

D.In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.

E.It’s quite the same with your studying.

F.Reading is not one single activity.

G.This is the way it works.

第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个最佳答案。

I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she   41   to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too   42   and I shouted, “What are you doing?” No response. I   43   my question and heard her say, “Oh…nothing.” Nothing?

I got up from my desk and ran out   44   the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind made a quick   45   into the bathroom. I had her   46  ! I told her to turn around. She  47 . I pulled out my big Daddy voice, “Young lady, I said turn around!”

48  , she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was   49   with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes. I heard   50   voice that had been shouted to me as a child. “How could you… You should know…How many times have you been   51   What a bad thing to…” it was just a matter of my picking out which old   52   I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But   53   I could let them loose, I looked   54  at the sweater on her. In big   55   it said. “I’M A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!” I looked back up into her tearful eyes and,   56   seeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a little angel full of   57  that I had come dangerously close to   58  . “Sweetheart, let’s take a picture so Mommy can see how   59   you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t   60   the chance to prove what a perfect little angel he had given me.

41. A. happened  B. liked   C. appeared  D. pretended

42. A. long   B. quiet   C. calm   D. strange

43. A. asked   B. answered  C. raised   D. repeated

44. A. into   B. of   C. from   D. for

45. A. way   B. turn   C. change   D. progress

46. A. followed  B. scolded  C. cornered  D. fooled

47. A. laughed   B. listened  C. agreed   D. refused

48. A. Slowly   B. Eagerly  C. Angrily  D. Unfortunately

49. A. filled   B. marked  C. printed   D. covered

50. A. every   B. such   C. any   D. one

51. A. told   B. beaten   C. frightened  D. forbidden

52. A. reports   B. notice   C. advice   D. words

53. A. as    B. when   C. since   D. before

54. A. up    B. down   C. in    D. on

55. A. signs   B. letters   C. messages  D. figures

56. A. because of  B. instead of  C. in spite of  D. as a result of

57. A. value   B. sadness  C. pities   D. tricks

58. A. preventing  B. getting rid of C. destroying  D. doing wrong on

59. A. dirty   B. ugly   C. special   D. silly

60. A. have   B. get   C. take   D. miss

卷Ⅱ(非选择题  共60分)

(请将所有题目的答案写在答卷纸上)

第四部分：写作 (共五节, 满分60分)

第一节：单词拼写(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)

根据下列句子及所给的汉语注释写出空白处各单词的正确形式。(一空一词)

1. It is a great _______ (挑战) for me to handle such a deadly disease.

2. The rescue team___________ (组成) of 5doctors and 20 nurses is on the way.

3. He had the wedding ceremony__________(安排) well by a company.

4. The boss made some _____________(调整) to the tasks for everyone.

5. The report has a detailed_____________(描述) of what happened yesterday.

6. _________(指控) of  lying to the public, the movie star had to make an apology.

7. I’m really sorry, but I didn’t step on your foot _________________(故意).

8. They had a ___________(彻底) clean and everything is neat and tidy.

9. It is high time you ________(涂，搽) some cream, so you would not get your skin burnt.

10. This book ___________ (吸引) to children and will make a bestseller.

第二节：语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下列短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词，或者用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。每空最多填入不超过3个词。

W: Bruce, I’m thinking of   61   (buy) a new car, but I’m at a   62   (lose) which one to get. It’s difficult to choose a new car just on its performance and appearance.

M: I recommend a hybrid car(混合动力车).

W: Why? They are so expensive.

M: Hybrid cars do little harm   63   the environment. Besides, you’ll get tax credits for owning   64   fuel-efficient vehicles.

W: I like the sound of that. Gas prices are rising, so the  65   (little)I have to buy, the better.

On the other hand, you insist on eco-friendly, but I’m more attracted to user-friendly vehicles.

M: Why don’t you buy a car   66   (equip) with an advanced guidance system? The latest version is terrific. The system predicts traffic jams according to a record of busy travel dates. So it can tell you   67   you might run into traffic jams and suggest other ways.

W: Wow, the more I know about different cars, the harder it is   68   (decide) which one I should buy.

M: That’s it. But you must try   69   (get) more information. Anyway, it’s not easy to pick out a leaf among so many   70   (leaf).

第三节：完成句子(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

1. Without the computer ______  ______ (出故障), I would have finished my task on time.

2. Exhausted, he ______  ______ (溜进) bed and fell fast asleep after the long journey.

3. A knowledge of first aid ______  _____  _____________(起作用) to saving our lives.

4. He ______ the class ______(把..分成)two groups and had a debate.

5. ____  _____________(巧合)，we all have a poor sense of direction and are lost here.

第四节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词。

2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

The “white pollution” problem was caused by used plastic is becoming increasingly serious, on which plastic shopping bags play an important role. In China about three billions plastic shopping bags are used every day, that results in a waste of resources and heavy environmental pollution. Lucky, the government has put a nationwide ban on the use of free plastic bags, demand that no stores and supermarkets should provide customers with free plastic bags after June 1, 2007. The rule will undoubtedly reduce use of plastic bags or promote the awareness of environmental protection. He is strongly suggested that everyone turns to cloth bags and shopping baskets.

第五节 书面表达(满分20分)

假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Mike想了解你校开设的新课程《通用技术》的情况，你向他作如下的介绍：

1、 这门课旨在提高学生的实际运用能力;

2、 通过这门课的学习，你已经学会了修理、设计和制作一些物品;

3、 你的感受。

注意：1、词数不少于100;2、开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数;

3、 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;4、通用技术--- General Technology

Dear Mike,

Glad to hear from you and you ask me about the General Technology, a new course that ____________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua